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up & up Sharpened 2 Pencils 24-pack

up & up Sharpened 2 Pencils 24-pack

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$2.49at TargetChecked Nov 9

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $2.49 at Target on Nov 9.

Our take on the up & up Sharpened 2 Pencils 24-pack

These are Target's house-brand No. 2 graphite pencils, sold pre-sharpened in a 24-count box. The wood is FSC-certified, which is unusual at the budget end of the pencil aisle. They suit classrooms, offices and households that go through pencils fast and want a ready-to-use box. Against name brands like Ticonderoga they are a plainer pencil: the graphite is softer and the wood is more prone to breakage, but the box is bigger and the certification is a real plus for buyers who care about sourcing.

Best forClassrooms and school supply listsOffices and bulk desk stockHouseholds that lose pencils oftenBuyers who want FSC-certified wood
Pros
  • Pre-sharpened and ready to use out of the box
  • 24 pencils per box, enough for a full class or term
  • FSC-certified wood, a third-party sourcing label
  • Standard No. 2 hardness works with most scantron forms and sharpeners
  • Safe for children from age 3
Cons
  • Graphite is softer than premium brands and smudges more
  • Leads snap more often under heavy pressure
  • Erasers are small and wear down quickly
  • Sharpening can splinter the wood on some pencils

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up & up Sharpened 2 Pencils 24-pack price history

Lowest price we've seen: $2.49 on Nov 9 at Target. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners treat these as a workhorse bulk pencil: fine for classrooms and desks, not a favorite for serious writing or drawing. Complaints center on lead breakage and soft, smudgy graphite.

What people mention
  • Lead durabilityCriticisedOwners report leads snapping under normal writing pressure and needing frequent sharpening.
  • Graphite softnessMixedThe No. 2 graphite writes darkly but smudges and wears down faster than firmer name-brand leads.
  • ErasersCriticisedThe attached erasers are small and leave residue, so many buyers use a separate eraser.
  • ValuePraisedBuyers see the large count and FSC-certified wood as good value for classroom and office use.
  • SharpeningMixedPencils arrive sharpened, but some splinter or crack in the sharpener.

Specifications

Quantity (pcs)
24Source
Age (From)
3Source
Color
GraySource

Questions and answers

Are these real No. 2 pencils for tests?
Yes. They are standard No. 2 graphite pencils and work with most bubble answer sheets and optical scanners.
What does FSC certification mean here?
The wood comes from forests certified to Forest Stewardship Council standards, verified by a third party.
Are they safe for young children?
The brand lists them for ages 3 and up. They are ordinary graphite pencils with no ink or paint hazards noted.
Do they come pre-sharpened?
Yes. All 24 pencils arrive sharpened and ready to write.
How do they compare with Ticonderoga?
Ticonderoga has firmer, break-resistant leads and better erasers. These are softer, smudgier and cheaper per pencil, with FSC-certified wood.
Can I use them for sketching?
Only casually. The single No. 2 grade and soft lead suit notes and lists, not shading or detailed drawing.
Where is the up & up Sharpened 2 Pencils 24-pack cheapest?
At Target, for $2.49, as of our latest check.

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